Yeah. That’s one fine-looking barbecue pit. Why doesn’t mine look like that?!
The Rock Chalkboard
Former Kansas guard Xavier Henry is OKC high school coach | Kansas City Star
Former Kansas Jayhawks and NBA guard Xavier Henry has been hired as boys head basketball coach at U.S. Grant High in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Cooper completes decorated first pro season – KU Sports
Reagan Cooper, who was picked by the Columbus Fury in the second round of the Pro Volleyball Federation’s inaugural draft last December, concluded her debut season by receiving the league’s Rising Star Award, “given to a rookie who is considered a rising star in the sport of volleyball,” as well as second-team all-league honors.
KU men’s golf finishes regional in 11th place – KU Sports
The Kansas men’s golf team concluded its campaign on Wednesday with what head coach Jamie Bermel called “a disappointing end to the season,” shooting a 43-over 883 at the Rancho Santa Fe Regional in Southern California to finish in 11th place of 14 teams.
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Caitlin Clark, Fever Make Unfortunate WNBA History in Blowout Loss to Liberty
The New York Liberty spoiled Clark’s highly anticipated home debut at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday night, defeating the Indiana Fever 102–66 in front of a sellout crowd.
Scottie Scheffler arrested before PGA Championship Round 2 – ESPN
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police on Friday morning after trying to drive into the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club, the site of this week’s PGA Championship.
Wolves ‘complete’ with Conley back, rout Nuggets to force Game 7 – ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — It wasn’t the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ dominant defense that Anthony Edwards credited for his team’s 115-70 shellacking of the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday. It wasn’t his own ascendant offense either, after Edwards led all scorers with 27 points and helped the Wolves outscore Denver by 43 in the 34 minutes he was on the court.
Eraser Dust
NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons
The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.
Deadly storms slam Houston yet again; hundreds of thousands without power across Texas – CBS News
Deadly thunderstorms blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Houston area Thursday as Southeast Texas got pummeled for the second time this month. At least four people were killed due to the storms, Houston Mayor John Whitmire told reporters in a news briefing Thursday night.
Don’t tell Harrison Butker working women helped him win three Super Bowls | NFL | The Guardian
There is Kirsten Krug, the Kansas City Chiefs’ executive vice-president of administration. She oversees player services and, during the height of the Covid pandemic, ensured the Chiefs were healthy and safe while serving double-duty as one of the club’s infectious control officers. There is Tiffany Morton, an assistant athletic trainer who keeps the players stretched, iced, and taped up so they can maximize on-field performance. There’s also Rosetta Shinault, a security officer who helps keep the peace so the players can do their jobs without incident. These three employees of the Chiefs are just a handful of the many women who keep the organization thriving. They are pieces of the framework that has helped the Chiefs win three Super Bowls in five seasons and allow Harrison Butker to do what he does best: kick a football.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that strikes climate change from state law : NPR
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that also bans power-generating wind turbines offshore or near the state’s lengthy coastline.
We Tried A Viral TikTok Jersey Mike’s Sandwich Order To See If It Lives Up To The Hype
Per AllyLoRu’s explanatory TikTok, her viral sandwich order starts as the #13 The Original Italian. This comes with five meats: ham, prosciuttini (a prosciutto-like cured pork product coated in black pepper), cappacuolo (another type of Italian cured pork), salami, and pepperoni. All of that salty, hammy goodness gets topped with a couple of thin slices of provolone cheese.
Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena
When are reports of a weeping statue fake news? How credible is the claim that a holy relic led to a miraculous healing? And how should a divine apparition be confirmed?
The Satanic Temple is taking on Christian nationalism in schools
When conservative lawmakers in Florida and Texas won the fight to allow religious chaplains in public schools, they swung open the door to ministers from other faiths — including the Satanic Temple.